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  • Quantitative Finance
  • Stochastic Modeling
  • Econometrics

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  • Geometric Brownian Motion (GBM) is a foundational model in quantitative finance.
  • Standard GBM stochastic differential equations (SDEs) lack the capacity for stable, non-zero prices.
  • Existing models struggle to capture the long-term stability observed in financial markets.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To generalize the GBM by introducing polynomial drift of order q.
  • To identify the optimal order of polynomial drift for financial data using model selection.
  • To investigate the existence of stable price levels in financial markets through potential function analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Generalization of GBM to an SDE with polynomial drift.
  • Application of model selection criteria to determine the optimal drift order (q).
  • Utilizing Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) ensembles to analyze potential functions.

Main Results:

  • Model selection frequently identified a quadratic drift (q=2) as optimal for describing financial data.
  • Analysis of potential functions revealed a distinct and significant potential well.
  • The potential well indicates the presence of a stable, non-zero price equilibrium.

Conclusions:

  • A generalized GBM with quadratic polynomial drift offers a more robust model for financial asset pricing.
  • The identified potential well provides strong evidence for stable price dynamics, overcoming a key limitation of standard GBM.
  • This enhanced model has implications for risk management and financial forecasting.